Director Michael Chaves confirms the connection between Sister Irene and Lorraine Warren in The Nun II, tying the two characters together. Chaves wanted to deliver a clear announcement of the connection, making it a bigger part of the story rather than just an Easter egg.

How is The Nun 2 connected to The Conjuring?

The sequel is set four years after the events of the first film and a decade before the events of The Conjuring, seeing the aftermath of Frenchie's (Jonas Bloquet) possession by the demonic entity Valak. Frenchie is also revealed to be Maurice, who dies after a failed exorcism in the first Conjuring movie.

Is Lorraine Warren a descendant of St. Lucy?

Sister Irene and Lorraine Warren are likely direct descendants of Saint Lucy, and their link is explored through a powerful showdown with Valak. The mid-credits scene in The Nun II suggests that Lorraine's connection with Valak is far from over, hinting at a potential final showdown in The Last Rites.

How is Maurice still possessed after nun 2?

At the end of the movie, it appears that Valak has left Maurice/Frenchie's body and that he's back to normal. However, don't forget that this movie takes place in 1956, and the events of The Conjuring—in which Maurice is exorcised by the Warrens—take place in 1968. Maurice clearly still has a little devil left in him.

Who is Mr. Warren at the end of nun 2?

In the post-credits sequence, we are transported to the house of paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Taissa's sister Vera Farmiga, the protagonists of 2013's The Conjuring and its two immediate sequels.

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Is Irene related to Lorraine Warren?

The Nun 2 director Michael Chaves suggests that Lorraine and Irene are connected through a shared bloodline The Conjuring Universe, which is not just a coincidence since the characters are played by real-life sisters Vera and Taissa Farmiga.

Are Irene and Lorraine the same person?

After The Nun 2 brought back Taissa Farmiga, the relationship between Sister Irene and Lorraine Warren was finally revealed. The two are not the same person, and they might not even be sisters. However, the movie reveals that Sister Irene and Lorraine Warren are from the same bloodline.

Is Frenchie still possessed in nun 2?

The Nun II ending spoilers follow.

However, as The Nun 2 ends with Frenchie/Maurice being saved, fans have been left confused as to how he ends up possessed again nearly 10 years later. Speaking to Collider, Chaves addressed the apparent plot hole, explaining both Maurice's demise and Valek's reappearance.

Will Ed and Lorraine be in The Nun 2?

The mid-credits scene of the movie sees the main Conjuring characters Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) receiving a call from Father Gordon, the character who facilitates many of their paranormal investigations.

Why does Valak want St. Lucy's eyes?

The Nun 2 introduces a new relic to the Conjuring Universe: the Eyes of Saint Lucy, hidden in the school's chapel. Saint Lucy was a martyr who was burned at the stake by Protestants and had her eyes gouged out. Her eyes were imbued with divine power, and Valak sought them to become unstoppable.

Why didn't Sister Irene burn?

But Valak is a powerful foe and won't be stopped so easily. A terrifying showdown between good and evil ensues during which Valak ends up with the eyes and uses their power to lift Irene into the air and set her aflame. But Irene won't burn, revealing that she is also a descendant of St. Lucy.

How does Valak come back after nun 2?

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Sometime in between the events of The Nun and The Conjuring 2, Valak returns with a vengeance against Sister Irene. It is revealed that right before Sister Irene banished Valak back to Hell, Valak tethered himself to Maurice in order to escape banishment.

Why isn't Father Burke in The Nun 2?

The Nun II ultimately explains that Bichir's Father Burke died in the four years between it and its 2018 predecessor, having succumb to a case of cholera after being promoted to the position of a bishop for his and Irene's successful shutdown of Valak's actions at the Romanian monastery.

What happened to Frenchie after The Nun?

Chaves explained that in The Conjuring, viewers see an exorcism performed on Frenchie, so the audience can assume "he's saved at the end of this movie." However, viewers also understand that "it's a failed exorcism that leads to him taking his life." Whether Valak has returned to Frenchie's body by the end of Nun II, ...

What does the ending of Nun 2 mean?

The Real Meaning Of The Nun 2's Ending

Sister Debra learns to embrace her faith despite doubting the life she's embarking on, but after witnessing Irene survive her burning, Debra learns to believe in a higher power and that evil can be defeated.

Are Lorraine and Ed in the Nun?

Farmiga and Wilson briefly appeared as Ed and Lorraine in the 2018 spin-off film The Nun, focusing on the character of Valak in its "Demon Nun" form, who was the villain from The Conjuring 2.

What happened to Irene's mother in The Nun 2?

We also find out that Irene's mother was taken away from her because she experienced visions too. Along with Lorraine, the film hints that these three women are descendants of St. Lucy.

Where is Valak from?

In ancient times, Valak was once an angel in Heaven who served God. However, a fellow angel named Lucifer rebelled against God and gathered other angels to become his followers, including Valak. After the rebellion, Lucifer, Valak, and the other angels were cast out of Heaven.

How is Annabelle connected to The Nun?

Sister Irene from The Nun is a descendent of St. Lucy as is Lorraine from Annabelle. This family connection is why Valek wants both of these women dead.

Is The Nun 2 based on a true story?

The Nun 2 is not based on any true stories, allowing the filmmakers to create a fictional plot that enhances the scare factor and character development. While The Nun 2 is not based on true events, it does have connections to real-life demons, people, and mythological figures, adding an interesting element to the film.

Is the real Lorraine Warren in The Conjuring?

As their notoriety grew, the Warrens expanded their audiences through media appearances, speaking engagements and college lecture tours all in an attempt to prove that the devil was real. The Warrens continued to make television appearances throughout their career, and Lorraine even had a cameo in The Conjuring.

Is nun based on a true story?

The events of The Conjuring Universe might be based on "true events", but the Nun actually relies on real historical figures for its story.

Will there be another Conjuring after nun 2?

The next upcoming Conjuring movie is The Conjuring 4, which has the full title of The Conjuring: Last Rites. The movie was confirmed in October 2022 and features a script by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. It could “potentially wrap up” the story of the Warrens according to James Wan (via Collider).

What did Lorraine see in The Conjuring?

During the first movie, Lorraine's visions show her that the entity in the Perron's family house compels mothers to kill their children. In The Conjuring 2, Lorraine has multiple visions of the franchise's major demon, Valak, and watches the Amityville murders through the eyes of Robert DeFeo himself.